"In both "Men are Dogs" and "Old Ringers", Joe Simonelli has arguably written two of the most hilarious and crowd pleasing comedies I've ever seen and I have seen quite a few. Why every professional and amateur theatre hasn't staged them is a mystery to me" - Joe Franklin, Bloomberg Radio NYC

Mr. Simonelli has been writing and performing in plays on the Jersey Shore, Staten island and Manhatan since 2000.His plays get performed around the United States and Canada on a regular basis. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was exposed to the New York theatre scene at an early age when he witnessed live theatrical performances from the likes of Danny Kaye in 'Two by Two' and Katherine Hepburn in 'Coco.' Joe is also a musician, (following in the steps of his late father, who had a professional wedding orchestra in Brooklyn) as well as an retired independent financial adviser. Mr. Simonelli is a member of the Dramatist Guild of America and is the proud father of three children, Nicholas, Kristen and Michael.